Better Concrete Practices for Residential Construction

As the least regulated and least sophisticated of all segments of the concrete industry, scaling and spalling problems in residential concrete should come as no surprise. Although both the American Concrete Institute (ACI) and the Building Officials and Code Administrators International (BOCA) have specifications and guidelines for residential concrete, they are seldom read or enforced. It’s rare that cities and villages have anything more than a strength requirement for footings, foundations, and flatwork.